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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.06, 22,466.91 and 4,588.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.06, 22,466.91 and 4,588.34 is: 6,883.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.06 : 22,466.91 = 4,588.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.06/22,466.91 = 4,588.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.06x = 22,466.91 × 4,588.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.06x = 103,085,821.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,085,821.83/14,975.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,883.83

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